Capital Goods Equity Research Trainee

Description of the Business Line or Department

MARK/GRS is Societe Generale’s Global Cross Asset Research department. With more than 200 analysts, strategists and economists, it offers in-depth analysis and a distinctive cross-asset approach: impact of major events across asset classes, assessment of the links between asset classes, strategic synthesis to provide an integrated view.

Societe Generale Global Research offers global coverage established in the UK and in Western European countries, and in local networks in Eastern Europe (Moscow, Bucarest, Warsaw and Prague), the strengthening of its presence in the US and in Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo), together with a strong presence in Bangalore.

Summary of the key purposes of the role

The successful candidate will be given a first-hand experience of Equity Research, learning financial analysis and publication writing methods. The candidate will be joining the Capital Goods Equity Research team within MARK/GRS/EQT as a trainee analyst.

You will be involved in the day-to-day challenges an equity research team faces, supporting directly the Head of the Capital Goods team whose coverage includes European Electricals (Siemens, Schneider, Legrand, ABB, Rexel) & European Machinery names (Atlas Copco, Sandvik, Assa Abloy).

Summary of responsibilities

• Supporting the analysts on Financial Research & Analysis
• Maintenance of financial spreadsheets and models
• Contribution to companies & thematic reports
• Preparation of slide-packs and other marketing material
• Based in London
• Dynamic environment

Competencies

• Good knowledge of financial modelling and corporate finance
• Ability to problem solve and implement process improvements
• Highly organized and proactive
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Rigorous and curious
• Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness and problem solving skills
• Proficient in Excel / PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It’s personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it’s what makes us different. It’s what makes you different.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.